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SEAFORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL
REPORT
Room I.
Sr. IV Class --Elsie Drover, 621 ;
Mary Reid, 601; Eileen Chapman, 6(17;
Bessie Edgar, 577; Betty Southgate,
576• John Quail, 554 (Rec.); Stewart
Cudmore, 539; Helen Rankin, 537
(Ree.); Edwin Hawkins, 1516; Elva
Oke, 513; Blanche Crowell, 463.
Jr. IV Class--JGraoe Free, 518; Hel-
en Sclater, 503; Pearl Reeves, 499;
.:Arthur Golding, 476; Billy Flett, 453;
E ►an Rennie, 443; `Charlie Pinder,
407; Kenneth Beattie, 408; Billy Cud -
more, 400; Corrine Hotliam, 400; Jack
Stevens, 394; Iva Crowell, 366; Edith
Ferguson, 346; Dorothy Dodds, 273;
C,eOrge Hays, 220.—E. R. Crawford,
Principal.
Room II.
Sr. III—Total 500, Honours, 376,
60 ` per cent., 300—Winnifred Savauge,
453; Jimmie Scott, •443; Harry Shef-
fer, 400; Leo Joynt, 387; Jack Wright,
381; Grace Kreuter, 366; Irene Aber -
hart, 347; Lulu Hart, 333; Roas Ren-
nie, 327; Edna Bateman, 311; *Maxie
Hudson, 301; Jack Hotham, 275;
Charlie Cudmore, 254; Patsy South-
gate and Jeannette Joynt, 245; *Vera
Mole, 235; Dorothy Davis, 233;
Eleanor Henderson, 231; Helen Rolph,
190; Roas McNab, 185; Elizabeth
Stephenson, 176; *Frank Grieve, 144;
*Lila Wiltse, 117; *Roydon Hawkins,
116. Those marked with an asterisk
missed one or two examinations. The
following missed more than two ex-
aminations: Ian Mactavish, Fred
Barlow, Mary Flett.—M. W. Mackay,
Teacher.
Room III.
Jr. III --Honors, 625; Pass, 485:—
Keith Sharp, 765; Stewart Plant, 751;
Helen McLean, 729; Mildred Cudmore,
729; Dorothy Drover, 728; Edna
Smith, 718; Douglas H. Stewart, 680;
Jean Pinder, 656; Conrad Crawford,
638; Douglas M. Stewart, 633; Stan-
ley Dorrance, 625; Leona Box, 614;
Dorothy Parke, 612; Florence Knight,
596; Labelle Hawkins, 594; Ross Al-
len, 592; Dorothy Hodson, 689; Helen
Peterson, 577; Garnet Free, 544;
Blanche Wiltse, 540; Howard' Seigrist,
524; Martha Wilbe, 521; Gordon Mc-
Kellar, .487; Gladys Holmes, 417;
Claire Buck, 476; Gordon,_ Welsh, 471;
Craig Buck, 431. Missed part of the
examination: Jean Pearson, Ethel
Hoggarth, Jack Dorrance, Robert
Venus, Gordon McKellar, Claire Buck.
—M. M. Hartry, Teacher.
Room IV.
II Class—Honors, 489; Pass, 390
—Jack Rankin, 576; Dorothy Golding,
573; Mary Johnstone, 570; Jack
Cheoros, 650; Marjorie Wigg, 537;
Martha Storey, 519; Ted Southgate,
F04; Jessie Archibald, 501; Lillian
Reeves, 496; Van Bell, 483; Jimmie
Cluff, 478; Billy Box, 467; Glen Pink-
ney, 455; Hughie Oke, 447; George
Welsh, 444; Helen Crich, 439; Dora
Welsh, 434; George Pender, 418;
Charlie Peterson, 394; Rollie Stewart,
348; Mary Dolmage, 293; Janet Baker,
270• Carl Knight, 248. Absent:—
Nellie Reeves, Mary Howes, Kenneth
Adams.
Room V.
Class I—Total, 400: Mary Holmes,
393; Jimmie Elliott, 392• Alice Hud-
son, 378; Howard Carroll, 377; Merle
heating, 376; Barry Spencer, 376 ;
Edna Plant, 367; Roy Oke, 365; Ger-
aldine Utley, 361; Leone Hotham, 358;
Mac Southgate, 350; Jack Drover,
345; Muriel Hudson, 336; Alex. But-
ler, 336; Keith Buck, 332; Dorothy
Fraser, 316; Charlie Bateman, 318;
Donna Mole, $10; Billie Wamsley, 291;
Helen .Edler, 291; Madeline Smillie,
260; Harold Free, 224; Bobby Barlow,
207; Allan Dolmage, 198; Jack Mc -
Nab, 143.—E. H. Elder, Teacher.
Room VI.
Primer—Honors; Helen Cheoros,
Jean Dungey and Dorothy Peterson
(equal), David Stewart, Alastair
Wigg, David Grieve, Floyd Pinkney,
May •Seigrist, Helen Chamberlain,
Jimmie Welch, Mae Hodgson, Alex.
Baker, Genevieve Hawkins.
Pass—Viola Dolmage, Roy Kerr,
Eileen Utley, Charlie Woods, Alfred
Seigrist, Helen Fraaser, Evelyn Venus.
Missed Exams ---Iris Deem, Donald
Mactavish, Oban Mactavish, Margaret
Barlow. --G. McPhee, Teacher.
THE PRESBYTERY OF HURON
The Presbytery of Huron held it
regular December meeting in the
Presbyterian Church, Clinton, on
Tuesday, the 13th inst. The Moder
ator, Rev. R. C. McDermid, of Gode-
rich, presided. The Rev. T. W. Good-
will, B.A., formerly of Cobourg, who
was recently inducted into the pastor-
al charge of Blyth and Auburn, was
introduced to the court by the interim
moderator, Rev. Alfred Macfarlane,
of Clinton. Mr. Goodwill begins his
ministry in his new charge with a
people who have won from Presby-
tery the finest expressions of praise
for their courage, loyalty and liberal-
ity.
The report on Overtures was intro-
duced by Rev. A. Macfarlane. An
Overture to restore the status of min-
isters on the General Assembly Board
of Administration to accord with the
long constituted usage of the Church,
of equal numbers of clergy and laity,
was approved. An Overture that the
General Assembly meet biennially in-
stead of annually, and that the pow-
ers of Synods be enlarged, was dis-
approved. An Overture that the word
"sincerely" be included as qualifying
the word "believe" in the formula to
be signed at the ordination, or induc-
tion, or reception of a minister, was
approved.
The report of the Treasurer was
presented by Mr. F. G. Weir, of Gode-
rich, and the Auditors' report by Mr.
Henry Strang, of Exeter. The books
showed a balance over the expendi-
tures of the year of $36.37.
The allocations for the Presbytery,
Synod and General Assembly Fund
were adopted to accord with those of
the past year.
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being reorganized and endowed, and
s will be known as the Pension Fund of
the Presbyterian Church in Canada.
The discussion of the plan in its de-
- tails was left over to a later meeting.
Authority was given Rev. A. Mac-
farlane, interim moderator, to or-
ganize a Session in Brucefield congre-
gation.
The Presbytery adjourned to meet
tin Clinton on the third Tuesday of
"February, at 10.30 a.m.
Rev. R. C. McDermid laid the Bud-
get report before Presbytery, and
showed the encouraging progress and
response upon the part of all congre-
gations toward reaching a reasonable
Budget amount of $7,000, and compli-
mented a number of the congregations
upon their splendid record in giving
to the Schemes. In adopting the re-
port the members of Presbytery ex-
pressed their praise of Knox Church,
Goderich, and its esteemed minister,
for having attained an honorable posi-
tion among even the largest congre-
gations of the church in budget con-
tributions.
Some time was given to the discus-
sion of the Ministers', Widows', and
Orphans' Fund, which is being placed
upon an actuary basin by the General
Assembly by which a minister who
contributes according to his rates will
receive a retiring allowance of $1,000
per annum at the end of 40 years of
service, and a minister's widow will
receive $500 per annum. The fund is
Christmas Music
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SEAFORTH
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25th
MORNING—Il a.m.
Subject "The Angels' Song"
DR. F'. H, LARKIN, D.D.
Anthem—"Joy to the World"
Solo--Recit—"Comfort Ye, My People" From
Aria—"Every Valley Shall Be Exalted" "Messiah"
Mr. James A. Stewart Handel
Anthem—"Christians, Awake! Salute the Happy Morn"
EVENING -7 p.m.
Oratorio—"The Messiah's Coming"
With orchestral accompaniment by Messrs. G. Stewart,
D. Reid, .E. L. Box, W. Kerr
Prelude—Organ and Orchestra
Chorus—"Hear The Song" Choir
Solo—"Calm The Night"
Miss F. Beattie
Chorus --"Christ, Our Light" Choir
Duet—"Life Without End"
Messrs. J. A. Stewart and M. R. Rennie
Solo—"Star of The East"..
Mr. James A. Stewart
Chorus --"Prophecies Fulfilled Choir
Trio—"$tar of Love"
Miss F. Beattie, Messrs. J. A, Stewart and M. R. Rennie
Solo --"The Voice of Jesus"
Miss H. Murray
Duet—"Saviour Like a Shepherd, Lead Us"
Misses E. McKay and H. Murray
Quartette—"The Song of Angels"
Mrs. W. Wright, Miss H. Murray, Messrs. J. A. Stewart, M. R, Rennie
Chorus (Finale) ----"God's Wonderful Gift" Choir
Mr. M. R- Rennie, F. H. LARKIN, D.D., Mrs. M. R. Rennie,
Choir Leader. Pastor. Organist.
A TRIP ABROAD
(By Miss Matilda Fowler)
Brussels, August 11th.—The hand-
some capital of Belgium which has
been called "Paris in Miniature," is
one of the most pleasing cities of
Europe. It has a population of near-
ly a million, and is famous for its
imposing boulevards. magnificent
squares, spacious parks and for its
fine buildings, both mediaeval and
modern. In the morning I joined one
of Cook's parties for a tour of the
city, and we motored through the
greater part of it, stopping to visit
the most important buildings. The
quaint old Grand Place is one of the
finest and most interesting of all the
public squares of Europe, both on ac-
count of the beauty of the buildings
which surrounded it and from the in-
teresting historical events which have
taken place there, every house around
it having a history of its own. It
was the scene of knightly tourna-
ments, the strife of factions, actual
warfare, royal pageantry, great pro-
cessions, deeds of heroes and the
crimes of tyrants. The noble Hotel
de Ville (City Hall), which occupies
nearly the whole of one side, is said
to be the finest city hall in Europe.
The elegant tower 370 feet high is
surmounted by a gilded statue of St.
Michael. Passing through an arch-
way into an inner courtyard we saw
marked on the pavement the date of
the beginning of the building, 1402.
Among other rooms, we passed
through the Marriage Hall, where all
marriages of rich and poor alike, have
to be performed by the Mayor. In
Belgium, the husband as well as the
wife, wears a wedding ring. (One
of our guides wore one and when we
joked him about it, said that he was
not married, but only wore it to keep
the "flies" off.) In the Gothic Hal!,
the great banquet hall, was held the
famous ball given by the Duchess of
Richmond on the eve of the Battle of
Waterloo. In this hall also, Coun:.
Egmont and his brother-in-law, Count
de Hornes, were condemned to death
by the Spanish. Our guide was great-
ly interested when I mentioned that
Count Egmont was an ancestor of
mine and that many of the descend-
ants of the family, still bearing the
name of Egmont or VanEgmond, were
now in Canada.
Leaving the remainder of the party
at the City Hall, he took me to the
place in the centre of the Square
where the Counts were beheaded, and
pointed out the rooms in the Palace
(Maison du Roi), at the opposite side
of the Square facing the City Hall,
where they were imprisoned for a
time, and where they spent the night
before their execution. County Eg-
mont,
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mont, Prince of Gavere, was an
ancient Flemish prince, who was
brought up a page at the court of
Emperor Charles V., where he was an
intimate friend of his son afterwards,
Philip, King of Spain. He was sent
to England to arrange the marriage
of Queen Mary and King Philip, and
attended the wedding at Winchester.
He was made governor of a large
psrt of Flanders (then under Spanish
control), in recognition of his services
in the war against France, where he
commanded the armies of Spain and
Flanders. Later, through the jeal-
ousy of the Spanish governor, the
Duke of Alva, he was accused of
heading a revolutionary party against
the tyranny of Spain, was arrested
and executed in 1568. His body was
taken to the Cathedral of St. Gudule
to lie in state, was later embalmed
and turned 'over to his friends, who
buried him in his native town, Sate -
gem, not far from the battlefields of
Ypres. Around the Grand Palace are
magnificent 17th century houses,
which were the headquarters of the
various trade Guilds.
We continued our drive to the Pal-
ace of .Tustice, a stupendous modern
building, which was the greatest
architectural achievement of the 19th
et ntnry. It cost $10,000,000, and
took seventeen yearn to erect. It is
built on wry high ground, and from
it there is a Ane view of the city and
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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO EVERYONE
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the valley of the river Seine. The
building covers over 7% acres; the
dome is about 400 feet high, and the
interior includes 27 large court rooms,
8 open courts and 245 other apart-
ments. The principal entrance door,
of bronze weighs 12 tans.'' ' -Mneh of
the metal from different parts of the
building was taken away by the Ger-
mans, and in the ceiling of the
entrance are many bullet holes, where
they were trying to shoot some of the
pigeons flying about there. In this
building is the largest waiting room
in the world, being 295 feet long and
131 feet wide. One of the magnifi-
cent staircases leading from it to the
outside has 171 steps.
We visited the beautiful Square
which contains a fine monument to
Counts Egmont and de Hornes. On
the top are large bronze statues of
the two men, standing arm in arm.
In front of it are beautiful beds of
flowers, and at the back, shrubs and
trees. Around it forming a semi -cir-
cle, are ten statues representing great
contemporaries of the two Counts,
and surrounding the whole Square is
a handsome iron fence with 48 pil-
lars, each supporting a bronze statue
representing the ancient guilds. Be-
hind the Square stands the Palace of
Egmont, now belonging to the city.
We next visited the Royal Museum
of Paintings, containing a fine collee-
t'on of the Flemish masters. Soon
after we passed the Royal Palace,
with its fine gardens and guards
dressed in khaki, visited the Wiertz
Museum, a gallery of very weird pic-
tures, passed through a fine park of
75 acres, then through the Monument
Arcade, where there is a great arch
huilt in 1907. Our guide told us that
the Germans were "doing the goose-
step" as they entered the city through
this, but did not do it so well as they
were passing out.
Passing the Parliament and Senate
Houses, Cathedral of St. Gudule (the
finest church in Brsssels), and Tomb
of the Unknown Soldier, we visited
the Royal Lace Factory and �vei-e
shown through the work rooms and
show rooms, where there were beau-
tiful lace articles of all kinds. Much
of the thread was No. 400. Belgium
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Not far away we passed a large
building half finished, which the Ger-
mans were erecting, being so sure of
keeping the city. We next visited the
Military Shooting Gallery, where
Edith Cavell, a Belgian nurse; Gab-
rielle Petit, and several other Belg-
ians, were shot by the Germans in
1915. We stood on the balcony where
the German soldiers lined up while
the prisoners stood a little distance
out in the yard. A stone slab en-
graved with the names of the victims
stands on the spot, and on the grass
DANCE
will be held in
WALKER'S HALL
BRUCEFIELD
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THURSDAY, DEC. 29
Boyce and Hayter Orchestra
ADMISSION, 75c.
Everybody Welcome_
around were scattered many bunches
of violets and other flowers.
i.ater in the afternoon I spent some
time in the Iaoe shops, and ir. one,
when inquiring of n saleslady about
the Egmont statue, she told me that
r,E r home was in the town of Sottegem
where Count Egmont was buried. She
gave me a postcard view of the town
and offered to send me more when
she went home. (About two weeks
ago I received a very nice letter from
her and a collection of views of the
town) The following day i intend-
, epi to leave in the morning for Hol-
land, but was advised at my hotel and
by several people in Brussels, to visit
Sot tegem, which was only 25 miles
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We extend our heartiest wishes
to customers, friends, and to all
who are now using, and to all
who will use our good coal, may
every Joy and Happiness be
yours this Christmas Season.
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SEAFORTH, ONTARIO.
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distant, so I went by train very early
in the morning. When I reached there
I made it known to the stationmaster
and he sent a young lady, as a guide,
with me and gave her all instructions.
We went to the town square, where
there is a large monument to Count
Egmont, with his statue on top, foun-
tains around, and decorated with
wreaths. We visited the ancient
Castle of Egmont, surrounded by a
park and several shops. 1 was told
in Brussels that very few were al-
lowed into the church where he was
buried, but that if I made known why
I came they would likely give me per-
mission. She took me to the office of
the chief official of the town, who was
very much pleased, and getting his
key and candles, took the to the
church. We entered the vault under
the church by a door leading in from
one side, and down a stone stairway.
A large group gathered around the
door, but he allowed nobody else to
enter. On one side of the vault lay
the coffin, of heavy glass with wooden
bars. He wiped off the glass and
there lay the remains of Count Eg-
mont, buried 359 years ago. In a
similar coffin on the other side were
the remains of his wife, who was
Princess Sabina of Bavaria, sister of
Frederic V, Elector Palatine. En-
graved on the wall was an outline of
his life, which I copied in my note-
book, the official holding a candle for
me. In one shop I was shown a
painted portrait of Count Egmont and
his wife, but it was not for sale. Re-
turning to Brussels, I left in the af-
ternoon for Amsterdam.
REPORT OF HOG SHIPMENTS
The following is the report of hog
shipments for week ending December
15th, 1927:
SEAFORTH—Total hogs, 39; select
bacon, 11; thick smooth, 23; heavies,
1; extra heavies, 1; shop hogs, 3.
BRUCEFIELD -- Total hogs, 30;
select bacon, 10; thick smooth, 18;
heavies, 1,
WALTON—Total hogs, 222; select
bacon, 58; thick smooth, 152; heavies,
2; shop hogs, 9.
DUBLIN—Nil.
HURON CO.—Total hogs, 1999;
select bacon, 590; thick smooth, 1,183;
heavies, 90; extra heavies, 3; shol'.
hogs, 102; lights and feeders, 14.
STAFFA
Christmas Entertainment. — The
United Church Sunday School Christ-
mas entertainment will be herd in the
church on Monday evening, December
26th. A play, "Christmas at Goose-
berry Glen," will be given by the
young people with drills and recita-
tions by the children.
W. M. S. Meeting.—The W. M. S.
held their annual meeting at the home
of Mrs. John Leary last week. The
election of officers was: President,
Mrs. H. Currie; Vice -President, Mrs. 1
L. Butson; Recording Secretary, Mrs.
J. Leary; Corresponding Secretary,
Miss Vera Ham'bley; Treasurer, Mrs,
J. Leary; pianists, Misses Vera Hamb-
ley and Vera Leary; Christian Stew-
ardship Secretary, Mrs. J. E. Jones;
Strangers' Secretary, Mrs. F. O'Brien;
Birthday Box Secretary, Mrs. F.
Ifam'bley; Literature Secretary, Mrs.
G. Vivian; Missionary Monthly Secre-
tary, Mrs. H. Currie; Associate Mem-
ber's Secretary, Miss Vera Leary.
TUCKERSMITII
West End Notes. --Turner's Church
is holding their annual Christmas
tree and entertainment on Tuesday
evening of this week.
Reception.— On Friday evening last.
about '75 or 80 of the friends of Mr.
and Mrs. George Jackson gathered at
the home of the bride's parents, Mr.
i.nd \jrs. Alva Way, to show their
s strem to the your;, couple. The
ninny friends gathered about eight
o'clock, the evening until 11.30 being
spent in music and entertainment. of
various kinds. At this point. a very
dainty lunch was served by the bride's
parents. After lunch the evening was
spent in the singing of several old
favorite songs, among which, circling
he lode and groom and singing, "Fm,
He's a Jolly Good Fellow" and "Auld
Lang; Syne." Mr. and Mrs. .Jackson
were the recipients of many large and
beautiful gifts and several substan-
tial cheques. The good wishes of a
host of friends follow Mr. and Mrs.
Jackson to th-ir new home on the
London Road, in Hay township.
WINTHROP
Notes. ---A Merry Christmas to all.
--The Glee Club met at the home of
Mrs. James Simpson last week and
spent a very enjoyable evening in pro-
gressive euchre. The first prize, n
half dozen sherbet glasses, was won
by Miss Almira Shannon. The con-
solation, a pair of salt and pepper
shakers, went to Mrs. John Pethick.
After the games a very dainty lunch
WAR served by the hostess. — Miss
Muriel Farquarson, or Walton, spent
the week end with Miss Jean Holland.
—The dance held in the hall last Fri-
day night was well attended.—Messrs.
George Stewart, Keymie Bennett and
Tim Eaton motored to Toronto on
Monday with two truck loads of
dressed fowl. ---A dance will be held
in the hall next Friday night, Decem-
ber 30th. Ludwig's Orchestra will
supply the music. Lunch will be serv-
ed.—We are glad to hear Mr. John
Boyd is improving.—The horses and
cutters are taking the place of cars
these days. The heavy fall of snow
has made it impassable for cars. Old
Dobbin can always be relied upon.
BRODHAGEN
Notes.—Mr. Karl Homuth, M.P.P.,
of South Waterloo, spoke to the con-
gregation of the St. Peter Lutheran
Church at the regular morning service
on Sunday. Mr. Homuth is chairman
of the Board of Ministerial Pension
and . Relief of the Canadian Synod sec-
tion of the United Lutheran Church of
America. rMr. Homuth spoke on the
aims and objects of the Board and his
fluent address was highly instructive
,, sad interesting.—Mrs. Fred Mueller
has purchased the house formerly oc-
cupied by Mrs. William Drager. Mrs.
Mueller is moving into town and is'
taking in her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Bushelberg, Sr-, of Mitchell,
to live with her. Mrs. Drager w
make her home in future at her
daughter's, Mrs. George Diegel.—Mr.
Martin Riegel is spending his Christ-
mas holidays at his home here.—Miss
Ester Rode has returned after a few
weeks' visit in Detroit --Mies Adelia
Hillebrecht has secured a situation
with Dugan's at Stratford.—Mrs. Nel-
son Anderson who has been seriously
ill, is slowly improving. Nurse Maud
Scherbarth is still in attendance.—
George Kuhn and Leonard Cantelon
have moved to Stratford, where they
will make their headquarters for the
winter months.—Karl Homuth, M.P.P.,
was a guest at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Ed. Smith while in town.
DUBLIN
The Late Mrs. Morris. --Margaret
Murphy, the beloved wife of Mr.
Patrick Morris, of our village; died on
December 8th. Her funeral mass was
sung by Rev. Father Brickiin, in St
Patrick's Church. Interment was in
St. Columban Cemetery in the family
plot. Besides her husband, one daugh-'
ter-, Mrs. Louis Dorsey, and two sons,
Thomas, of Hibbert township, and
Albert, of Regina, Sask., are left to
mourn the loss of a beautiful wife and
mother. Three sisters, Mrs. M. Doyle,
Mrs. C. Molyneaux and Mrs. Hanna
Mulcahey, of Cal., and a brother,
Joseph Murphy, of Saskatchewan, and
a host of other relatives have the
sympathy of the community.
Notes.—Midnight Mass will be cele-
brated in St. Patrick's Church. The
choir has prepared a new mass for
the occasion.—Mr. Jack Brennan was
in the Classic City on Saturday on
business.—The heavy snow fall has
blocked many roads.—Messrs. Norris.
of Mitchell; Mr. Jack McGrath, of
our burg, and Mr. Cudmore, of Sea -
forth, are all busy shipping heavy
horses.
Obituary.—Mrs. Henry Krauskopf,
nee Miss Margaret Byrne, died at her
home in Arlington, Washington, on
Tuesday of last week, and was buried
on Thursday. The lady spent her
childhood days in and near Dublin.
Besides her husband, she leaves two
daughters, aged 19 and 15.
BRUCEFIELD
Notes.—Mrs. C. Brock returned
home this week after attending the
funeral of her sister, Mrs. Fowler, of
Owen Sound. --The many friends of
Miss Ella M. Scott will he glad to
hear that she is recovering after her
serious operation. Mrs. W. A. Brem-
ner visited friends in London last
"eek. Miss Martarn, of St. Thomas,
returned missionary from India, spent
the week end at the Manse. — Mr.
and Mrs. C. Swan and daughter are
spending their holidays in Toronto.—
'rhe monthly meeting of the W.M.S.
was held on Wednesday. December
14t.h, with the President, Mrs. W. A.
Bremner, in the chair. After the de-
votional exercises the+ secretaries and
officers read their reports of the work
of the past. year. The meeting ad-
journed to meet with the Kelly Aux-
iliary, when the two societies were
amalgamated, and will he called the
Women's Missionary Society, and
will meet on the second Wednesday
of each month. The following officers
were elected for the coming year:—
Honorary President, Mrs. J. McQueen;
President, Mrs. W._ A. Bremner; 1st
Vice, Mrs. Hugh Aikenhead; 2nd Vice,
Mrs. J. Hazelwood; 3rd Vice, Miss
M. McCully; Recording Secretary,
Miss Edith Bowey; Corresponding
Secretary, Mrs. J. Addison; Treasur-
er, Mrs. Brock; Associate Helpers'
Secretary, Mrs. A. T. Scott; Christian
Stewardship Secretary, Mrs. R. P.
Watson; Strangers' Secretary, Mrs.
T. Chapman; Supply Secretary, Mrs.
William Douglass; Missionary Month-
ly, Mrs. D. Tough; Press Secretary,
Mrs. Greg. McGregor; Literature Se-
cretary, Krt. Thomas Baird; Expense
Fund Secretary, Mutts M. Monroe;
pianist, Miss Jean Murdock; assistant,
Mrs. O. Swan. ----The annual meeting
of the members of the Public Library
will be held on December 30th at 8
p.m. in the library room. The Board
expects to purchase more new books.
Any member wishing any special
book*, please leave names of books
with the Librarian, Mrs. J. Cornish.